When you think of fall and winter, what comes to mind? Falling leaves, cool crisp night air, and the holiday season? We tend to draw closer to family and friends during this time of year. We look forward to the holiday dinners, activities and decorations. All the while wishing we had more time to devote to each. Two years ago, Mark and Denise Cathell made a commitment to families and communities across the peninsula to offer an event that would encompass all of this in one place. Decorating Delmarva HolidayFest opened in November, 2012. This unique concept offered an atmosphere of so many things such as family fun, activities, food and even holiday displays and lights. This event had a different twist from other "festivals" held around the area. It was geared more towards supporting the communities such as local schools, non-profits and charitable organizations. Contests and proceeds were divided up and given back in various ways to help support these worthy groups and causes.

Back for year three!! We have worked hard with our participating sponsors to give every visitor a chance to WIN some great prizes!! When you enter the gates, we will give you a FREE ticket to enter this contest. All you have to do is place you ticket in the prize barrel as you enter Santa’s 5,000 sqft House. Every half hour we will draw 5 lucky ticket numbers. If your number is called, you will receive a FREE pass to come back New Year’s Eve. During our New Year’s Eve Bash, you will sign up for the Final Count Down! This year three lucky people will walk away with one of these great prizes;

DECEMBER 26 27 & 28

We would like to invite your company to our Inaugural Growlers and Stems Fest “tailgating to New Years Eve”. We are in search of local Breweries and Wineries on the Eastern Shore. This event will take place in conjunction with the 3rd Annual Decorating Delmarva HolidayFest. This year the weekend between the Christmas and New Years Holidays, we are hosting “Tailgating to New Years Eve” Inaugural Growlers and Stems Fest! Contact Dori Mowbray at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..